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Check by VIN: 5NPEB4AC5DH661533Hyundai Sonata 2012

What the VIN tells us: country and plant of manufacture, model year, factory specs and manufacturer recalls — plus registration history and the market price.

Market data updated 05.10.2026

Cars / Hyundai / SonataFree report · 07.10.2026
HYUNDAI · SONATA · VI GENERATION (FL) · 2012

Hyundai Sonata
2012

2.4 petrol · Not specified · Automatic

Listing activeKyivUS market
Hyundai Sonata, photos from the listing
Asking price
5 400 $
−3 100 $ to the market median
Mileage
204 000 km
1 readings in the history
History in Ukraine
4 owners
3 operations · since 02.2021
Needs attention3
Owners4 owners in UkraineMore than three owners — the car was often resold Usage typeA company owned itPossible commercial use: taxi, leasing, rental Recalls8 campaigns for the model and yearA dealer confirms by VIN whether they apply to this car
No issues2
Mileage204 000 kmat the same-age median (206 000 km) · −1% VINValidDecodes as: USA · HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC (HATCI
For reference3
Wanted Accidents PriceBelow market−3 100 $ to the market median
02 / LEVELCAR REPORT

First — what affects the decision

Grounds, value, unknowns and a check for each item.

01 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

What it means

Unknown:

02 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Frequent owner changes

4 owners in Ukraine. Registration operations.

What it means
The car may have been resold due to hidden problems or as stock.

Unknown: Reasons for resales.

Grounds in the section below →
03 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Owned by a company

A company appears in the registration history. Registration operations.

What it means
Possible commercial use (taxi, rental, fleet) — more intensive wear.

Unknown: Usage pattern.

Grounds in the section below →
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Recall campaigns for the model and year

8 campaigns for Hyundai Sonata 2012. By model and year, not by VIN.

What it means
Some campaigns may have been completed or may not apply to this car's version or trim.

Unknown: Applicability to the VIN and completion status.

Grounds in the section below →
03 / LEVELCAR REPORT

How the car looks now

Seller's photos from the listing; they do not replace a body inspection and diagnostics.

Current look

17 photos listing
Shown 5 of 17.
04 / LEVELCAR REPORT

Car history by date

Events, owners and gaps without records.

Events

Year 2012

Sold to a new owner

KA7784BI · Kyiv · company · GREY

Sold to a new owner

KA7784BI · Chernihiv Oblast · private person · GREY

Listing (active)

Sold to a new owner

private person · GREY

Today

price $5 400 · 204 000 km · listing active

Owners and registrations

4owners in Ukraine
3registration operations
1plate in records
01
Previous owner data unknown

to 03.02.2021 · period and data unknown

02
Company

03.02.2021 → 07.09.2023 · 2 y 7 mo

Kyiv

03
Private person

07.09.2023 → 14.08.2026 · 2 y 11 mo

Chernihiv Oblast

04
Private person Current

14.08.2026 → now · 1 mo

The first available operation is a transfer to a new owner, so the car already had an owner before it. No information about that owner.

Registration operations · 3

DateOperation
14.08.2026Sold to a new owner
07.09.2023Sold to a new owner
03.02.2021Sold to a new owner
There is a company among owners in Ukraine — possible commercial use.
05 / LEVELCAR REPORT

Market price

Asking price next to similar listings, the effect of the year and this listing's price changes.

Price is lower than usual for similar cars: cheaper than 100% of listings.

Below market
Asking price5 400 $this car
Median of similar listings8 500 $the same model, close years
Difference from median−3 100 $cheaper than the market median · −36,5%

Where this price sits among similar listings

Out of 100 similar listings, 1 cheaper than this car, 99 — pricier.

How the year affects the price

−20%2009
−4%2010
+2%2011
this car's year2012
+4%2013
+20%2014
+20%2015

Listing medians of neighbouring years relative to this car's year: year older — +2% · year newer — +4%.

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What the mileage says

How much, whether it is typical for the age and what confirms it.

Mileage204 000 kmin the listing
For age−1%to the same-age median (206 000 km)
Confirmation

Where the value comes from

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Comparison with same-age cars

This carin the listing
204 000 km
Same-age mediantypical mileage on the market
this car is at the level
206 000 km
Benchmark15 000 km/yr × 14 years
this car has 6 000 km less · −3%
210 000 km
this cardifference with the car

What will confirm the mileage

  1. 1Service records with date, mileage and VINshow how the mileage grew between services
  2. 2Service invoices with odometer readingsindependent dated points, not dependent on the listing
  3. 3Mileage readings from electronic units (workshop diagnostics)control units store their own mileage value
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What it costs to own

Annual running budget calculated by LevelCar and, separately, fuel with parameters you can change.

Calculated by LevelCar

Annual running budget

Annual running costs at typical rates for this car.

per year933 $≈ 3 473 ₴/mo
Scheduled serviceoil, filters, fluids · engine 2,4 l
31%13 000 ₴≈ $289
Tyressummer + winter for ~4 years, seasonal change
23%9 400 ₴≈ $209
Repair and wearbrakes, suspension, battery · 3,5% of value per year (age 14 y)
20%8 442 ₴≈ $188
Depreciation3% of value per year · decrease in the car's price, not a payment
17%7 236 ₴≈ $161
MTPL (basic policy)basic policy by engine displacement
9%3 600 ₴≈ $80
41 678 ₴≈ $927total per year · ≈ 3 473 ₴/mo (≈ $77/mo) 83% cash17% depreciation
34 442 ₴≈ $766cash costs · ≈ 2 870 ₴/mo (≈ $64/mo)everything except depreciation
7 236 ₴≈ $161depreciation · ≈ 603 ₴/mo (≈ $13/mo)3% of value per year · not a payment

Calculation basis: asking price 5 400 $ · rate 44,66 ₴/$

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Value over time

Five years back and ahead from asking price 5 400 $ — by the model's price curve by age.

Value by year

past years · model curvenowforecast
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Wanted

Status by VIN and plate on the check date.

Wanted check completed

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Status
As of07.10.2026check date
VIN5NPEB4AC5DH661533
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Safety, documents and equipment

Checks by VIN and plate, factory data and equipment.

VIN decoding · Hyundai Sonata 2012

5NPEB4AC5DH661533
RegionNorth America1st character: 5
CountryUSAWMI 5NP · Hyundai-Kia
Model year201310th character: D
PlantH11th character
VIN structure
  1. 1–35NP · WMImanufacturer and countryUSA · Hyundai-Kia
  2. 4–8EB4AC · VDSbody, engine, trimSonata
  3. 95 · check digitvalid
  4. 10D · year code2013
  5. 11H · plantmanufacturer’s plant code
  6. 12–17661533 · serial numberunique to the car

Checks by VIN and plate

  • VIN: format and check digitDecodes as: USA · HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC (HATCI)Valid
  • Recall campaigns for the model and year8 campaigns for the model and year. A dealer confirms by VIN whether they apply to this carCampaigns found
Recall campaigns →

Specs and equipment

Make / model / generationHyundai / Sonata / VI generation (FL)
Year / age2012 / 14 years
Engine2.4 l · petrol
Power / driveNot specified
Gearbox / body / colourAutomatic / SEDAN / Grey
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Recall campaigns

Manufacturer service campaigns for the model and year — not by VIN.

8 campaigns for Hyundai Sonata 2012

by model and year
Seat belts · 3Engine · 2Exterior lightingTransmissionAirbags
Engine№ 18V934000check VIN
ENGINE
Campaign description

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles previously repaired under recall numbers 15V-568 and 17V-226. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, allowing fuel to leak from the pipe.

Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's recall number for this recall is 180.

Seat belts№ 17V617000check VIN
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Campaign description

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17V-152. The seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.

Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will again verify the connection between the seat belt linkage and the pretensioner and additionally install a warning label to prevent future seat belt linkage detachment, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 169.

Seat belts№ 18V137000check VIN
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Campaign description

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. On February 27, 2018, Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) notified NHTSA that they were recalling 154,753 model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. On April 18, 2018, Hyundai expanded the recall to include an additional 425,305 model year 2012-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying.

Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install an external wire filter kit, free of charge. The recall began October 15, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 174.

Seat belts№ 17V152000check VIN
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Campaign description

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.

Fix: Hyundai will notify owners and dealers will inspect the connection between the seat belt linkages and the seat belt anchor pretensioners, repairing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 7, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for the recall is 160.

Exterior lighting№ 15V759000check VIN
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Campaign description

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model 2011-2012 Sonata vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released.

Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 136.

Engine№ 15V568000check VIN
ENGINE
Campaign description

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, to April 12, 2012 at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama and equipped with either a 2.0 liter or 2.4 liter Gasoline Direct injection engine. In the affected vehicles, metallic debris may not have been fully removed during manufacturing of the engine crankshaft. If the debris was not completely removed, oil flow may be restricted through the connecting rod bearings, causing connecting rod damage. A worn connecting rod bearing will produce a metallic, cyclic knocking noise from the engine and possible engine failure.

Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the engine assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Additionally, Hyundai Motor America will increase the warranty for the engine sub-assembly (short block) to 10 years/120,000 miles for both original and subsequent owners of 2011 and 2012 Sonatas manufactured at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama equipped with 2.0 liter and 2.4 liter Gasoline Direct injection engines. Interim notifications were mailed to owners starting on October 8, 2015. A second notification will be mailed when parts are available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059 or by visiting www.HyundaiUSA.com/Campaign132. Hyundai's number for this recall is 132.

Transmission№ 14V434000check VIN
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Campaign description

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, through May 29, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable may detach from from the shift lever pin.

Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, repair the connection between the shift cable and shift lever, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 123.

Airbags№ 12V352000check VIN
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Campaign description

Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Hyundai Sonata passenger cars, manufactured from January 24, 2012, through June 21, 2012. The curtain side airbags on these vehicles may inflate without deployment command due to an error during manufacturing.

Fix: Hyundai dealers will notify owners, and dealers will replace the curtain side airbags free of charge. This recall began on August 31, 2012. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

A dealer confirms by VIN whether the campaign applies to this car (version, trim) and whether it was completed.
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Data completeness

What the report is based on — as of 07.10.2026.

  • Registrations in Ukraine3 operationsdata available
  • Listingfirst recorded 12.08.2026data available
  • Events with scene photosnot found
  • Mileage1 readingsdata available
  • Wantedon 07.10.2026checked
  • Recallsby model and yearchecked
  • Model marketprices of similar listingsdata available

Owner history is available only in Ukraine; foreign history not established.

Mileage readings only 1 — rollback check is limited.

«No accidents» — the seller's claim, no independent confirmation.

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Summary

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Remains unknown

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Hyundai Sonata 2012 VIN check

This page is a short report on the Hyundai Sonata 2012: VIN 5NPEB4AC5DH661533, model year 2012, mileage 204k km, petrol engine, automatic gearbox and an asking price of $5,400. Such a check helps to quickly understand how well a specific car matches the market, whether the price looks suspiciously low and whether the mileage is typical for this year.

Insight: The car is over 10 years old — pay attention to the condition of key units and rust.

Market position

Based on current data, 68 similar offers were found for the Hyundai Sonata 2012 (same model and year). Market prices range from $5,400 to $12,500 with a median of $8,500, and this offer is about 38% below the market estimate (this car's estimate ≈ $8,636). This is not always a problem, but such a difference deserves extra attention to the car's condition, documents, registration history and possible bargaining.

Insight: The price is abnormally low — higher risk of hidden problems, inspect thoroughly. Many analogues on the market — easy to compare prices and pick the best offer. Sale speed is assessed separately.

History & registrations

The report includes state registry data: owners — 3, transfers — 2, plate changes — 0, years in the registry — 5. The latest recorded operation: Sold to a new owner on 2023-09-07. This data helps to assess the legal transparency of the car before buying.

Insight: A moderate number of owners (3) — typical for the car’s age. There were transfers but the plate stayed the same — the history was not broken up by plate changes.